Description

Succulent vegetable pilaf with quinoa and chard. Vegan friendly! Serves 8.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
• 2 cups quinoa (uncooked and rinsed)
• 1 cup lentils (from the can, rinsed)
• 8 ounces mushrooms (fresh and chopped)
• 1 quart vegetable broth
• 1 bunch Swiss chard (remove the stems)

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium. Add in the onion and garlic, and saute for about five minutes, onion should be tender. Add in the quinoa, lentils, and mushrooms. Add in the broth. Let cook covered for twenty minutes.
2. Remove from heat. Proceed to shred the chard and gently add to the pot. Cover, and let sit five minutes, or until chard has wilted.